Comparison

SnowTrailsNL vs GoSnowmobiling NB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SnowTrailsNL

Navigate snowmobile trails in Newfoundland and Labrador with detailed topographical, satellite, and 3D maps. Plan trips, track your location, and access grooming updates and points of interest like gas stations and hotels.

Highlights
  • Snowmobile trail tracking
  • Topographical, Satellite, and 3D maps
  • Automatic trail map updates
  • Grooming status updates
  • Points of interest (gas, hotels)
  • Hazard reporting
  • Trip planning
Features
Currently charting
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Snowmobile Trails of Newfoundland and Labrador, This app will allow you to track yourself on many snowmobile trails in the province. Mostly NLSF groomed trails but it also contains some unmanaged trails too. You can use it to plan your trips or to find yourself if you get lost. The app has Topographical and Satellite maps and now has a 3d map option including 3d buildings. Trail maps are automatically updated when you open the app so you always have the most current trail maps available. Grooming updates are available in the app for all the groomers on the Island. A full overview of the areas covered and trails is available on the website http://snowtrailsnl.com The maps contain lots of services like gas stations, restaurants, hotels, etc. with more being added all the time, hotels and lodges have their phone numbers in their popup when you click on them. You can purchase trail passes from the NLSF from within the app You can report any hazards you may come across while on the trails, one click to report a hazard and you can also add a description for it as well. and it will get added to the maps The app is frequently updated and all user feedback is welcomed. Don't forget to the read and agree to the licensing terms before using this app.

About

GoSnowmobiling NB

Navigate New Brunswick's snowmobile trails with this mobile assistant. Access offline maps, trail conditions, and nearby services. Share your location and plan routes with friends when online.

Highlights
  • Offline map and GPS tracking
  • View nearby services
  • Access trail conditions
  • Save and load itineraries
  • Share location with friends (online)
  • Curated snow tours
Features
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*For New Brunswick Snowmobiling Only* Out exploring on your snowmobile? Take your own mobile trail assistant for the ride! The New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (NBFSC) brings an enhanced version of its web application to your pockets, making for a better riding experience than ever. Working both with and WITHOUT mobile data coverage, you will be able to enjoy the app’s functionalities no matter where you are on the trails. This app gives you access to the following *OFFLINE* features, anywhere, anytime, even in areas without cell coverage: ► See your location on the map through your phone’s GPS signal ► View nearby restaurants, gas stations, hotels, parking, and other services ► Access the trail conditions as per the last data connection available ► See the distance between you and a specific point ► Easily access a list of curated snow tours ► Quickly save and load itineraries ► Enhance your driving experience with the drive mode function Getting back to a zone with mobile coverage? Enjoy these additional *ONLINE* features : ► Keep an eye on updated trail statuses for the best riding experience ► Easily meet with friends by sharing your position with each other (no one else can see your location) ► Plan out an itinerary and share it with your group Welcome to the GoSnowmobiling NB! mobile experience and enjoy the ride! Notes: ►Continued use of the GPS and location sharing running in the background can significantly increase battery consumption. It is recommended to toggle it off when not needed to improve autonomy. The Pro Version is a $3.99 CAD per year auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Link to our privacy policy: https://www.evtrails.com/privacy-terms-and-conditions/ Link to our terms of use: https://www.evtrails.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

SnowTrailsNL4 screens
GoSnowmobiling NB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GoSnowmobiling NB at Free against SnowTrailsNL's $0.99. GoSnowmobiling NB also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). SnowTrailsNL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GoSnowmobiling NB is free to download; SnowTrailsNL costs $0.99 up front. GoSnowmobiling NB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. SnowTrailsNL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnowTrailsNL ships an update every 9 days, GoSnowmobiling NB monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SnowTrailsNL versus GoSnowmobiling NB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowTrailsNLGoSnowmobiling NB
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews75.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#33 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB260 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBryan TaylorMapGears inc.

Customer experience

SnowTrailsNL

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

GoSnowmobiling NB

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative10.3%

Bugs and requests

SnowTrailsNL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GoSnowmobiling NB

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App keeps freezing then shuts off
  • Trail status not refreshing on GPS
  • Pro version doesn't work offline
  • Cannot share with a friend
  • Tracking doesn't work without cell service
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  • App doesn't work without cell service as promised
  • Cannot be trusted to show proper location
  • Last update is the worst
  • Features need to be turned on every time
  • Cannot see features unless completely zoomed in
  • Shelters are missing after update

Requested features

14 requests
  • Kms between stops for trips
  • Total number of trails open
  • Total snow accumulation option
  • Dark Mode option
  • See friends on the map
Show 9 more
  • Option for users to write reviews on trails and trail conditions
  • Indicate off-road trails on the map
  • See groomer locations
  • See groomer locations (again)
  • See groomer locations (again)
  • See groomer locations (again)
  • More town and resort names on the map
  • Select individual loops, not just all loops
  • Bring on a competing app

In-app purchases

None

SnowTrailsNL

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GoSnowmobiling NB

Subscriptions2
  • Annual Pro Version$2.991 Year
  • Annual Pro Satellite$3.991 Year

Questions

Is SnowTrailsNL free?
SnowTrailsNL costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoSnowmobiling NB free?
GoSnowmobiling NB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnowTrailsNL or GoSnowmobiling NB have ads?
Neither SnowTrailsNL nor GoSnowmobiling NB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnowTrailsNL or GoSnowmobiling NB?
SnowTrailsNL ships an update every 9 days, and GoSnowmobiling NB monthly. Most recently, SnowTrailsNL was updated on September 15, 2026 and GoSnowmobiling NB on September 22, 2026.

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